Shell, devein
1 lb raw praws
Make a stock from the shells/heads, or cook shells/heads in clam juice in microwave.
Heat
2T peanut oil
in frying pan and fry
6 curry leaves or 1 daun salam
1 onion, finely chopped
2 fresh red chillis, seeded and chopped
3 cloves finely chopped garlic
on low heat for 5 minutes,or until onions are soft and golden. Add
1/2-1 t sambal ulek
1/2 t laos powder
and fry a few seconds. Then add
(the prawns)
and stir fry until they change color. Stir in
1/2c prawn stock
1 oz creamed cocnut, grated
1/2 t salt
1/2 t palm sugar
Alternative:
use 2/3c thick cocnut milk instead of prawn stock and creamed coconut